I've just acquired a 1.3 group of Crotaphytus bicinctores, and thought everyone might enjoy some photographs of this seemingly underrated species of collared lizard. In my humble opinion, this is among the most beautiful lizards in the genus Crotaphytus, and though they can't match the coloration of their cousins, the intricacies and reticulations of their patterns coupled with their unique body structure make them jewels to behold.
I'll start off with a couple of group shots.
Here's a particularly interesting female. She exhibits the yellow limbs commonly seen on a male bicintores, but is most certainly a female as she has otherwise feminine characteristics.
And here's the male. He is magnificent in all aspects.
These lizards are in excellent condition for wild caught specimens, and they are acclimating without incident thus far. One female actually laid two eggs today, but they were seemingly infertile. I hope to eventually breed these lizards and produce some captive bred offspring so as others can appreciate them in the captive environment.
Also, I'd like to say thanks to all that replied to my last post concerning my Crotaphytus collaris. The post was buried so quickly I wasn't able to offer a timely response.
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Roy Blodgett
Green Man Herpetoculture
royreptile@yahoo.com
1.1 Drymarchon corais
2.2 Pseustes sulphureus
1.1 Pseustes poecilonotus poecilonotus
1.1 Lystrophis pulcher
1.1 Boiga dendrophila dendrophila
1.2 Crotaphytus collaris
1.3 Crotaphytus bicinctores
2.3 Pogona vitticeps (snow and red/gold)
1.0 Iguana iguana
